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An office fire in Houston can set back your business and require you to replace some of your office furniture. Dealing with the recovery and restoration process after a fire can be frustrating and time consuming. When it comes to fire and smoke damage, sometimes there are issues you can’t see on the surface. Soot […]

We know property damage. In Houston, we’ve seen it all. From the severe floods that happened last September to a house being engulfed in flames from a cooking project gone awry, property disaster can happen at any time to anyone. But what are the costliest disasters that could possibly happen to your home or business […]

When we hear the term water damage, we generally think of dramatic floods, severe storms, or a broken laundry machine that creates sudden havoc. But most water damage jobs aren’t as dramatic as the flooding of an entire room or having to replace your entire downstairs bathroom. Many water damage jobs are more often rooted […]

When you know a storm is on its way in the coming days or weeks, it’s important to prepare your home for potential damages. There are a variety of threats to your home or business at play during a storm including water damage, wind damage, hail and flying debris. Each of these should be considered […]

A sewage backup can fill your home or business with dangerously dirty water that can harbor harmful bacteria, waste, and possibly even hazardous chemicals. Water damage as a result of a sewage backup or overflow is considered black water. Black water is the most dangerous of all flood waters as it contains human or animal […]

Residents of Houston who experienced the floods last year know first-hand how important it is to protect valuables and your family’s most important records. Think passports, credit card numbers, bank records, mortgages or passwords to your financial accounts – these are of course the type of documentation that will be most important to you if […]

Mold is an elusive and often misunderstood problem for homeowners and even business owners. The average person isn’t always the most educated on mold and there exists a lot of misinformation out there. Mold is everywhere and affects more people than you may believe. Here are some basic facts you should know to protect yourself […]

Water damage doesn’t always mean a flooded basement or a hurricane. Sometimes it means a slowly leaking pipe in the walls or an improperly sealed window. Even though these things may seem minor, they can cause real structural damage to your home or office over time. Especially if left untreated for long periods of time, […]

A home inventory checklist is a document that states all the valuables and possessions in your home or business. Why should you keep a detailed record of this? There are many “what if” scenarios where you would need such a document. On top of that, all insurance companies urge clients to keep an updated list […]

There are a number of factors to consider when you have severe flooding or storm damage affect your home or business. It is more than likely that you’re overwhelmed, uncertain of the health risks involved and trying to connect with your insurance agent to see what resources are available to you. At ServiceMaster Advantage, we’ve […]